The Glassworker

Animation/ Pakistan, Spain, United States / 98 min/2024

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Director: Usman Riaz

Production: Manuel Cristóbal, Khizer Riaz

Executive Producers: Apoorva Bakshi, Art Malik

Art Director & Associate Producer: Mariam Paracha

Animation Director: Aamir Riat

Head of Character Design: Sofia Abdullah

Editor: José Manuel Jiménez

Sound Designer: Juan Ferro

Synopsis:

Vincent, a young and exceptionally talented glassmaker, and his father, Tomas, run the finest glass workshop in the country. However, their cherished storefront is under threat due to an impending war. Everything changes in their quaint town with the arrival of an army colonel and his musically gifted daughter, Alliz. She plants the seeds for a young love that will profoundly test the bond between father and son.

Director’s biography:

Usman Riaz is the Co-Founder of Mano Animation Studios, Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animation studio. A multifaceted talent, Usman has made significant strides in various creative fields. His prowess extends to filmmaking, having written, directed, and scored notable short films like Ruckus and The Waves, with the latter being an Official Selection at the 2013 New York City Independent Film Festival.